Nine questions worth asking before you sign a charter
Fuel basis, delivery fees and crew gratuity are where most disputes start. Here is the list we hand to first-time charterers.
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Reading an afternoon breeze before it reaches the bay
Why your captain moves the boat at four o’clock, and how the change of anchorage usually buys you a calmer dinner.
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Provisioning a week at sea without a floating supermarket
What our chefs buy on day one, what they buy ashore mid-week, and the single item guests always forget to mention.
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What a crewed week actually costs, line by line
The charter fee is rarely the whole number. Here is an honest breakdown of a typical Mediterranean week.
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Choosing between sail and motor for your first week
Two very different weeks, and an honest account of who tends to enjoy which.
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